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Radio 3 Unwind,13 Apr 2026,60 mins

A sea full of Z’s

The Sleeping Forecast

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Cast off the pressures of the day and settle down for restful sleep with help from this calming classical and ambient mix featuring BBC Introducing artists. In this edition, find a soothing dose of nature-inspired composition with shortlisted artist Lauren Finch of BBC’s Tune into Nature prize, as well as a host of other Introducing composers. Providing the perfect soundtrack to a good night’s rest alongside excerpts from Radio 4’s Shipping Forecast and ambience from rain-soaked and blustery woodlands. Produced by Alex Yates A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3 Unwind To listen on most smart speakers, 'ask BBC Sounds to play The Sleeping Forecast'.

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  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    Negentropy
    Negentropy
    Lauren Finch
  3. 2.
    Life
    Life
    Elizabeth Bonds
  4. 3.
    Barrow Queen
    Barrow Queen
    Bruce Windwood